Cannonball Run team sets new record by driving from NYC to LA in 26 hours and 38 minutes – but are accused of taking advantage of traffic-free streets during coronavirus lockdowns
* Team set new Cannonball Run record by driving from New York City to Los Angeles, California, in 26 hours and 38 minutes
* Last record was set in November 2019 in 27 hours and 25 minutes
* Crew and the specific route taken have not been announced yet
* Stay-at-home orders and social distancing have emptied roads nationwide
* Some Cannonball fans have said doing a Cannonball Run during the COVID-19 trial is irresponsible and should not count
* Alex Roy, who set the first modern record in 2006, cautioned against possible road accidents involving medical supplies trucks.
A team has set a new speed record while competing in the Cannonball Run from New York City to Los Angeles, but people have accused them of exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic that has cleared roadways across the country.
The unnamed team successfully traveled from the East Coast to the West Coast in 26 hours and 38 minutes … More